Free stuff: Taylor Hicks to headline Kingwood fest

Published 10:40 am, Wednesday, September 3, 2014

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Discovery Green is going to be the temporary home of nine magnificent bronze sculptures by Mexican artist Jorge Marin beginning this weekend. The sculptures will be on view through Feb. 15, 2015. To mark their debut, the park will hold a celebration on the Grace Event Lawn. Festivities include remarks from the Mexican Consul General, live music, art workshops and food and beverage.
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday
Where: 1500 McKinney
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Discovery Green is going to be the temporary home of nine magnificent bronze sculptures by Mexican artist Jorge Marin beginning this weekend. The sculptures will be on view through Feb. 15. To mark their debut, the park will hold a celebration on the Grace Event Lawn. Festivities include remarks from the Mexican Consul General, live music, art workshops and food and beverages.

In a celebration of African-American music, the Heritage Blues Orchestra will perform a mash-up of blues, gospel and jazz at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Free tickets for covered seating are available 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on the day of the show.

Taylor Hicks, the winner of Season 5 of "American Idol," will be the featured performer at the free This Is Kingwood Festival at Kingwood Town Center. Other festivities will include dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, children's games, carnival rides and a market filled with crafts and art.